Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Electra Glide (1975) vs Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit (1996-97)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Harley-Davidson | Suzuki |
Model: | Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Electra Glide | GSF 1200S Bandit |
Years: | 1975 | 1996-97 |
Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 1207 cc / 74 cu-in | 1157 cc / 30.6 cu in |
Bore x Stroke: | 87.3 x 100.8 mm | 79 x 59 mm |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air/oil cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Induction: | Tillotson 1-5/8" dual Venturi diaphragm w/accelerator pump | 4 x Mikuni BST36 carburetors |
Ignition: | Alternator/battery | Digital transistorized |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 58 hp / 42.3 lb-ft @ 5150 rpm | 71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 9500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 70 lb-ft / 95 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 83.6 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.7 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Transmission: | 4 Speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable |
Rear Suspension: | Swinging fork. | Mono-shock, link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload |
Front Brakes: | Single 254mm disc | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Single 254mm disc | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 5.10-16 | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tyre: | 5.10-16 | 180/55 ZR17 |
Wet Weight: | 340 kg / 749.6 lbs | 222 kg / 489 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 20.0 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |